37221 Safety Report
ZIP • NASHVILLE, TNSummary
37221 has a very safe overall safety rating, safer than most of the 27 comparable areas. The area has a median home value of $363K (+1.2% vs area average), median household income of $103K (+18.6% vs area average), population density of 827 people per square mile and occupancy rate of 92.62% (+4.3% vs area average).
Crime & Safety Analysis
Safety Overview for 37221
Based on comprehensive analysis of 5 distinct safety categories over the past year of data, 37221 in Nashville, TN receives a very safe overall safety rating. This means crime rates here are notably lower than what's typical for the city. This zip was compared against 27 similar locations in the region. Each safety category below provides detailed crime statistics, temporal patterns, and comparative rankings to help you understand the specific safety profile of this zip in Nashville, TN.
Walking Safety
This area has lower walking safety related crime rates than most zips in the region. This area ranks #4 out of 27 zips analyzed.
382
Total Incidents
31.8
Monthly Average
#4 / 27
Safety Rank
Very Safe
Safety Level
Time of Day Pattern
Crime incidents in 37221 show distinct patterns throughout the day. The peak activity occurs during the evening hours, with the highest concentration at 17:00 (28 incidents). Conversely, the safest time of day is during the late night, particularly around 2:00 when incident rates drop to 3. Understanding these hourly crime patterns in Nashville, TN can help residents and visitors make informed decisions about when to travel through the area.
Monthly Trend
Monthly crime data for 37221 reveals seasonal patterns and trends. The month with the highest incident count was 2025-05 with 44 incidents, while 2025-06 saw the lowest activity at 21 incidents. On average, this zip in Nashville experiences approximately 32 incidents per month. These temporal patterns can help residents understand when crime rates in TN neighborhoods like 37221 tend to fluctuate.
Top Crime Categories
The most common type of crime in 37221 is Assault | Simple Assault | Simple Asslt, accounting for 37.4% of all incidents (143 cases). This is followed by Intimidation | Intimidation | Assault- Fear Of Bodily Injury at 27.2% (104 cases). The top three categories combined represent 76% of all crime in this area. Understanding the specific types of crimes that occur most frequently in Nashville, TN helps residents assess relevant safety concerns for their neighborhood.
Demographics & Housing
Population Density
827.11
people per sq mi (average)
Ranks #25 of 27 zips
-70.9% vs area average
Occupancy Rate
92.6%
estimated units occupied
Ranks #12 of 27 zips
+4.3% vs area average
Median Home Value
$362,504.99
average estimate
Ranks #9 of 27 zips
+1.2% vs area average
Median Household Income
$102,533.48
average estimate
Ranks #6 of 27 zips
+18.6% vs area average
Age Distribution
Percentages are population-weighted averages across census tracts within this zip. Hover or tap segments for detailed rankings.